Milwaukee Brewers fan Shawna Hudson of Phoenix, pets Hank the Dog, as he visits his old home of Maryvale Baseball Park with new owner's son, Jonah Wronski, prior to the Brewers spring training game against the Cleveland Indians March 28, 2015. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Hank the Dog, left, introduces himself to Libby, who is one of the dogs up for adoption through the Maricopa County Humane Society, prior to the Brewers spring training game against the Cleveland Indians March 28, 2015 in Phoenix. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

There were up to 1,300 dogs and people participating in the 2nd annual 'Tails on the Trail' in Greenfield Park May 18, 2014. People got to meet Milwaukee Brewers, Hank the dog. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

There were up to 1,300 dogs and people participating in the 2nd annual 'Tails on the Trail' in Greenfield Park, Sunday May 18. People got to meet Milwaukee Brewers, Hank the dog. Dogs of all sizes and breeds mingled, ate treats and played in several obstacle courses. There was also a dog fashion show. Image Credit: Pat A. Robinson Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Lisa Kutil (left) of New Berlin and Amanda Kutil of Mequon get their photo taken with Hank the dog after the sausage race at Friday's Milwaukee Brewers game. "It's our first time at spring training," Lisa Kutil said. "It was on our bucket list. Hank was definitely a draw." In addition to the pooch print, they're also hoping to get Ryan Braun's autograph. They're huge fans. About Hank: "he's adorable." Photo by Nancy Stohs on Friday, March 7, 2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Hank the Brewers dog used to be that feel-good story. He was the hero when the Brewers needed him.

Four years ago, Hank, a scrappy pup with a tire mark on his fur, walked into Brewers training camp in Arizona and ignited a team in the doldrums after an excruciating 2013 season.

He walked in a stray; he came to Milwaukee a superstar.

The whole country seemed to embrace his sad tale, and Milwaukee fans rushed to meet him in person. They spent hundreds to take home his likeness on a bobblehead, a T-shirt or a plush toy.

Where is he now? Is he retired? Does he know how great the team is? Does he care?

Hank isn't speaking to the press.

"Hank is excited for the NLCS," said Tyler Barnes, Brewers vice president of communications.

Barnes said the fluffy white mascot emeritus isn't quite ready to be put out to pasture. And the dog's not totally out of the Brewers orbit. Hank found a home with the team's vice president and general counsel Marti Wronski and her family.

Hank is "not officially retired," Barnes said. "He makes rare appearances but he deserves to live the life of a loved pet. The success of the team this year has kept the focus and excitement on the field."